World Music Productions Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (A34) the organization is classified as: Radio, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2021, World Music Productions Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Music Productions Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2021, World Music Productions Inc generated $222.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $213.0k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.4%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WORLD MUSIC PRODUCTIONS, INC. ("THE ORGANIZATION") DOING BUSINESS AS AFROPOP WORLDWIDE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. WORLD MUSIC PRODUCTIONS IS OPERATING IN NEW YORK. THE ORGANIZATION IS DEVOTED TO PROMOTING RECOGNITION AND ENJOYMENT OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN, LATIN AMERICAN AND ARAB MUSICAL CULTURES. IT FULFILLS THIS MISSION PRIMARILY THROUGH ITS WEEKLY PUBLIC RADIO PROGRAM, AFROPOP WORLDWIDE, AND THE INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES IT OFFERS THROUGH WWW.AFROPOP.ORG.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONTINUING SERIES OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN, LATIN AMERICAN AND ARAB MUSIC PROGRAMS FOR NON-COMMERCIAL RADIO.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sean Barlow Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $18,500 |
Timothy Bork Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carmen Smith Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Greeley Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Hendel Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Angelique Kidjo Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $35,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $123,452 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $158,452 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $64,441 |
Investment income | $2 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $222,895 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,035 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $32,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,985 |
Payroll taxes | $3,863 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,429 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,981 |
Office expenses | $2,427 |
Information technology | $4,503 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,107 |
Travel | $670 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,356 |
Insurance | $756 |
All other expenses | $5,569 |
Total functional expenses | $212,984 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $51,756 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,921 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $138 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $53,815 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,282 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,282 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $51,533 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $53,815 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that World Music Productions Inc has recieved totaling $5,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Southeastern, PA PURPOSE: FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,500 |
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